Difference between Total equity and Realized equity

What is the difference between equity and assets? - Quora

11/10/2012 · Say you have $5000 in your account and no open positions (flat). At this stage your Margin is = zero and your free margin is = $5000, your equity is = $5000 and your balance is = $5000. Then you decide to BUY 1 lot on EURUSD and you get filled @1.3900 (leverage 100:1) your Margin is $1390.